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The human race; the collective people inhabiting the Earth.
L'umanità ha compiuto enormi progressi nel ventesimo secolo.
Humanity made enormous progress in the twentieth century.
La dignità dell'umanità è un valore fondamentale.
The dignity of humanity is a fundamental value.
Used in both philosophical and general contexts to refer to the human species as a whole.
Humaneness; compassionate or kind behavior toward others.
Ha mostrato grande umanità nei confronti dei bisognosi.
He showed great humanity toward those in need.
Emphasizes moral qualities such as kindness, empathy, and benevolence.
Human nature; the characteristics or qualities that are typical of humans.
L'umanità è capace sia di grande bene che di grande male.
Humanity is capable of both great good and great evil.
Often used in philosophical or literary discussions about human behavior.
Pay attention to whether 'umanità' refers to the human species (e.g., 'la storia dell'umanità') or to moral qualities (e.g., 'ha mostrato molta umanità'). The context will guide the correct translation.
The plural 'umanità' is rarely used in Italian; when referring to multiple instances of kindness or human nature, use 'atti di umanità' or 'espressioni di umanità'.
From Latin *humanitas*, meaning 'human nature, kindness,' derived from *humanus* ('human'). The term entered Italian in the 13th century, initially in philosophical and theological contexts, later expanding to general usage.
In Italian, 'umanità' can refer to the human race as a collective noun or to moral qualities like compassion. Context determines the meaning. Avoid confusion with 'umanità' as a synonym for 'persone' (people) in informal speech.